Ministry Executive

Hanno Pevkur

Minister of Defence

The Minister of Defence is responsible for the organization of national defence in the Republic of Estonia. He heads the Ministry of Defence and is responsible on governing national defence and any issues that may pertain to it.

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Kaimo Kuusk

Permanent Secretary

He creates the basic environment and transparent process for the fulfillment of national defence strategic goals, organizational development and economic parameters, all through efficient and open communication. He gives directions and guidelines to the undersecretaries and the head of strategic communications as well as ministry advisors. He coordinates the activities of state agencies administered by the Ministry.

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Tuuli Duneton

Undersecretary for Defence Policy

The Undersecretary for Defence Policy coordinates the policy planning department, international co-operation department as well as NATO and the European Union department.

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Kadri Peeters

Undersecretary for Defence Capability

The Undersecretary for Defence Capability coordinates the work of the Defence Planning department, the Defence Readiness Department and the Defence Budget Department.

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Siim Sukles

Undersecretary for Defence Industry and Innovation

The Undersecretary for Defense Industry and Innovation coordinates the Defence Industry Development Department and the Innovation Department.

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Margit Gross

Undersecretary for Legal and Administrative Affairs

The Undersecretary for Legal and Administrative Affairs coordinates the Legal Department, the Information Management Department and Administration Department, the Human Resources Department and the Defence Willingness Department.

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